For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,223 students in Meriden, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Meriden, CT are Francis T. Maloney High School, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School and Orville H. Platt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meriden, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Meriden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Meriden, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Meriden, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis T. Maloney High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Gravel St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
298 Oregon Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Orville H. Platt High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Coe Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Gr: 9-12 | 1,184 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Meriden, Connecticut ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Classroom Collaborative-meriden School District (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
110 West Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Gr: 12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
22 Liberty Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
208 Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 60%
426 West Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4122
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 79%
1225 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 75%
883 Paddock Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Meriden, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Meriden, CT include Francis T. Maloney High School, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School and Orville H. Platt High School.
How many public high schools are located in Meriden?
3 public high schools are located in Meriden.
What is the racial composition of students in Meriden?
Meriden public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Meriden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Meriden include: Francis T. Maloney High School vs. Orville H. Platt High School, Orville H. Platt High School vs. Francis T. Maloney High School, Orville H. Platt High School vs. H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
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